Depression Candida Link

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Hello Everyone,

I am 26 years old male. Its been 1.5 years that I have been suffering

from major depression and anxiety. I took anti-depressants, Lexapro

for 2.5 months and celexa for 1.5 months but havent had much needed

relief. I started reading about how anti-depressants work but didnt

like the idea of ingesting chemicals in the brain. Recently, I have

been reading about alternative treatments for treating depression and

came across numerous posts/articles linking candida with depression. I

am not sure if I do have candida but I'll try to list symptoms that I

feel could be linked to candida,

1. My tongue has white/light yello surface from back to little far

from tip of the tongue with both sides and tips are pink. I have

little cracks all over the tongue.

2. I often get canker sores on lips, inside cheeks and under the tongue.

3. I have skin allergy on my left palm with tiny mole like spots on my

right palm and fingers. Skin allergy runs in my family. My GP says

that its atopic dermatitis.

4. I suffered from heavy post nasal drip for around 5-6 years. It was

so severe that I had to spit each and every 15-20 minutes. However

from last 2 years severity is reduced. It only worsens during winter.

5. I am sensitive to cigarette smoke and cant really breath.

6. I have severe mental fatigue. I constantly feel like that my brain

is tied up in closed chamber. I am usually exhausted all day with

feeling that I havent slept from last 10 days.

One the emotional side, I feel like I have flat emotions and feel

detached. At times, I find it hard to even think straight and feel

like that I am going to be crazy.

Out of desperation, I went to see my GP yesterday. He suggested me to

start taking Seroxat, buspar and multivitamin which I havent started

taking it yet. I have been on elimination diet from a month or so. I

feel little improvement but still long way to go. Now, my questions are,

1. Can I take anti-depressant and carry on candida treatment if

required? will anti-depressant interfere with the treatment?

2. I am from Pakistan. I can only get seasonal vegetables and fruits

here. Also, supplements are not widely available. Recently GNC has

opened its outlet here. I am not sure if all the needed supplements

would be available at GNC. Can I treat candida without taking supplements?

3. Has anybody cured major depression by just treating candida?

I apologize for the long post but I am in dire need of help.

Looking forward for your suggestions.

Regards,

Usman